BBM orders intensified immunization program
PRESIDENT Marcos Jr. yesterday directed the Department of Health (DOH) to intensify the country’s immunization as he approved a P7.9-billion program to boost children’s protection and immunization.
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Press Release - Dela Rosa wants ex-PNP chief under ex-Mayor Alice Guo's payroll named
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa on Tuesday wanted the identity of the former Philippine National Police chief who was allegedly under ex-Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo's monthly payroll revealed to the public.
DA chief expects significant drop in rice prices by January due to tariff reduction
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said Wednesday that rice prices are projected to start declining in October as a result of government’s decision to reduce import tariffs. However, the full impact of the tariff cut may be felt in January 2025, he added.
Proclaim Akbayan as winner in 2022 polls, Comelec urged
THE Akbayan party-list group yesterday urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to proclaim them as among the winning party-list organizations in the May 2022 polls.
Obiena sets sights on World Indoors
MANILA, Philippines — Two-time Olympic pole vaulter EJ Obiena, who narrowly missed landing a podium finish at the recent Paris Games, will return to action at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Nanjing, China on March 21-23 next year. He cut short his outdoors campaign last month to heal a stress fracture on the lower back.
Ex-PNP chief may have been involved in Alice Guo's escape
MANILA, Philippines — An unnamed former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief may have been involved in the escape of former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, according to intelligence from a Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) executive.
Cassandra Ong’s birth certificate questionable as well, Estrada says
MANILA, Philippines — Is Cassandra Ong's birth certificate another case of questionable documentation similar to that of former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo? Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday, September 17, said there is reason to believe so.
New Japanese scaffolding company launched in Batangas
MANILA, Philippines — Houyu Philippines Inc. launched earlier this month its scaffolding business in Talisay, Batangas. The company will be providing scaffolding materials and rental services in the region.